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What’s the difference between a Paint and a pinto?

November 7, 2020December 21, 2020 colour genetics, horse colour, horse colours, pinto

Do you think you know the difference between a Paint and a pinto? Have you been using these terms correctly? Read this quick explanation to find out!

What is the difference between a dun and a buckskin?

April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 colour genetics, genetics, horse colour, horse colours

Do you know if your horse is really dun or buckskin? Learn why there’s a difference and how you can tell.

Introduction to Genetics, Case Study 2: Lethal white and frame overo

June 13, 2019December 2, 2020 colour genetics, genetics, health, horse colour

How is a pretty white patch on a horse’s side linked to a deadly genetic condition? Discover the sinister side of the allele responsible for frame overo.

Introduction to Genetics, Case Study 1: Tortoiseshell cat colour

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 chimerism, colour genetics, genetics, inheritance

Are you female? If so, you are a mosaic of X chromosomes! Learn how tortoiseshell cats reveal the fascinating phenomenon of X-inactivation.

Introduction to: Appaloosa Patterns & Genetics

May 27, 2017October 25, 2017 colour genetics, genetics

The human fascination with spotted horses goes back thousands of years. What causes these striking markings, and are you familiar with their many forms?

In-depth Genetics: What determines a horse’s colour?

December 7, 2015November 19, 2020 agouti, bay, black, brown

Ever wonder what makes a horse a particular colour? Find out about the biological underpinnings of the basic coat colours: bay/brown, black and chestnut.

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